Since this week is going to end in thanks (at least for us silly Americans) I wanted to spend it sharing things I'm thankful for as well as sharing ways in which I love to give back (and you could too!) And what kind of business owner would I be if I didn't start out by thanking the AMAZING couples that have trusted me this year. This photo is from Dawn & Scott's wedding photographed by @niravpatelweddings. I couldn't stop staring at their gallery! The details, the family photos, everything looked straight out of a magazine! Thank you again D&S for trusting me with your wedding paper goods. Your day looked so magical 🙂⚡️✨

I have a question for all you COUPLES out there! 👋🏻 Whether married or engaged... what is or was your biggest hurdle with finding your invitations or day-of details? Please COMMENT, MESSAGE ME, or EMAIL ME! I'm realizing I spend too much time guessing when I should be asking! Give me the good, the bad, and the ugly! 🤡 10 points to your Hogwarts house for responses! hehe ⚡️🤓
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photography: @andrewandada⠀
dress: @shopgossamer ⠀
makeup: @heathertrachsel ⠀
planning: @thisloveweds ⠀
florals: @adayinprovence ⠀
venue: @300clifton ⠀
calligraphy/stationery: @owlpostcalligraphy

I was just listening a podcast episode about living a DESIGNED life and it was so eye opening! 😳 Instead of having life happen TO you, you are more proactive in making things happen FOR you. ✨ I let 4 years pass by with the drudgery of my 8-5 without a real vacation. FINALLY, this year my husband and I are going abroad to Taiwan in early December! 🎉 It's only for 10 days but honestly, that's the longest we'll have ever left our dog (daughter) for and I'm a little nervous! The last time we were abroad was when we went backpacking through Europe for 3 months! ⠀
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Photography @thismodernromance | Stylist @hello.tea | Floral Design @delphinium_floral | Dress @clairepettibone | Purple Dress @mariakorovilas | Hair & Makeup @muajanet | Cake @jasmineraecakes | Headpieces and Veil @ericaelizabethprettythings | Invitations @owlpostcalligraphy | Ring @littlebirdtoldyou | Table Rental @shvintage | Tabletop @theark_ ⠀

Who else has seen the 2001 Pride and Prejudice movie more times than they can count? I recently re-read the book and it was so much better than the first time around (because I wasn't going to be tested on it! lol) What are some of your favorite classic books that you studied in school? And have you re-read them? I am such a audiobook-worm! I listen to about 35 books a year!

My semi-custom suites are getting some love lately! :) If you're looking to get invitations by early 2018, there is no time to wait! As the holiday season comes along, timelines are more cramped so get in touch!

Working on client work vs. working on styled shoots is so different. It makes me rethink my process a bit and wonder whether or not there is some way to let in more creative freedom for client projects. Many times it's a couple coming to me with what they want already. (And don't get me wrong, I love getting clear direction) But how do we change the conversation into, "Why don't we brainstorm together what you're looking for" to allow for something even more unique? Thoughts?⠀ //photo: @simplysarah_photography | Styling, Design and Planning: @lacygeary | Florals: @kateasireflowers

I visited Portland a couple weeks ago and I was so inspired by all the nature around me. Los Angeles is so drab, especially during Autumn when I feel like I should be seeing the leaves change colors! Who is looking forward to winter? Do you get snow? I definitely wish we got snow but I only hear the opposite from people who actually live through it...grass is always greener I guess!⠀🤔 photo by @simplysarah_photography

Friday nights are THE BEST! What does the weekend have in store for you? Is anyone planning to start on Christmas shopping...Or am I the only one that's crazy about planning presents early?⠀
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Photography: @evelynbarkeyphoto⠀⠀

Not too long ago I talked about starting a calligraphy Facebook group to help build a support system amongst fellow calligraphers. There is so much I have learned and so much I know I can learn from other calligraphers. I want the group to be a place where everyone gives as much as they take and we cheer each other on. This next week, my goal is to finally decide on a name for it... please give me your suggestions!!! So far my names have been terrible! Everything from inappropriate (Nib Slip? LOL) to a little too typical (Spilled Ink Society?) If I can't think of anything better we may be doomed to one of those two... HALP!! 😣😣😣 #communityovercompetition
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Styling/Design: @harvestinglove⠀
Photography: @samanthakirkphoto⠀
Silverware/Plates: @ChairsandCups⠀
Stationary: @owlpostcalligraphy⠀
Linen @latavolalinen

Happy FRIYAY! As I end my first week of full-time calligraphy, I'm already feeling so different. I feel so much more fulfilled doing what I love, but not gonna lie.. also really nervous what's to come! This suite was a favorite this past year from two amazing people. We chatted about our love of animals and Harry Potter and I am so blessed to have been a part of their lives, even if it was in a small way. ❤️

Now that I’m working from home I told myself I have no excuse to not be updating y’all more! These are some place cards done for a wonderful couple who just recently tied the knot! Gold on black is always a stunner 🙌

To be a part of anyone's wedding is so special and I never take it lightly. For many couples this is the ONE TIME they're going have this special event and every single detail is deliberated and thought out carefully before making a decision. So thankful for @patsypaints and @werejavi for trusting me with their invitations. I loved the way they dipped the edges in gold too! The entire wedding looked absolutely magical and of course, beautifully captured by the most amazing @andrewandada ⠀

I thought I’d start out today (day 1 of full time calligraphy!) by photographing a project that was so special to me and quite a challenge. I am always so grateful when I get the chance to create something I don’t know I can even design! I learned so much and it came out better than I could have imagined. This star wheel has all the constellations in gold foil and the rest is letterpressed. Made for a sweet couple for a wedding with the amazing @fireflyevents ✨ Perfectly printed and assembled by the rockstars at @copperwillowps

A throwback to last October to one of my favorite and most textured suites shot by the amazing @masonneufeldphotography. October is one of my favorite months out of the year. Usually I get pretty serious about costume making but lately I've been so busy my costume this year will be more put-together rather than handmade. Can't wait to share what my husband and I will be! Do any of you guys have any fun ideas or make your own costumes at all?⠀
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Film lab: @thefindlab ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Floral Design and Styling: @fairmavenfloral ⠀
Hair and Makeup: @kelseyrae_mua ⠀⠀⠀⠀
Assistant Photographer: @melaphotography

I'm kicking off my return to Instagram with a gorgeous photo from some of my sweetest clients, Dawn & Scott! I am always so gracious to my clients who share their photos with me. I hope you two are enjoying married life! ❤️ Their beautiful wedding was photographed by MY wedding photographer @niravpatelweddings and needless to say I was super excited! Can't wait to share more! Hope everyone is have a great autumn so far! Here in LA we're having 100 degree weather because our weather is ridiculous. 🌞☀️🔥

So sad to hear about yet another piece of horrific news this morning happening in our country...it's so hard to even want to stay informed anymore when everything that comes out makes the days seem grayer and grayer. Everyone that has been affected by any tragedy recently, my heart is thinking about you ❤️ this photo is the total opposite of what I feel right now and I know in the wedding industry it's all about hope and happiness and love so I am so glad to be able to scroll through my feed and be reminded of all these things💕
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Photography: @hannah.forsberg | Design + Styling: @rachelslauerweddings | Florals: @sheanstrong | Hair + Makeup: @erinvryser | Calligraphy: @owlpostcalligraphy | Gown: @elizabethdye from @thesentimentalistatl | Cake: @sugarandslate | Rings: @trumpetandhorn | Tux: @moderngentstyle | Venue: @tatehouse⠀

Happy Monday! I actually relaxed this weekend for the first time in MONTHS 🎉 coincidentally bumped into @chloeandmint at @shopgossamer too! If any of you are ever in town you MUST check out their store because it is divine 😍anyways...I realized i never shared this logo on my instagram feed, only in my stories! Created this calligraphy logo for @eveyarbroughphoto not too long ago and still in love with it... not to mention her gorgeous photos making it look so good!✨

Two of my wonderful couples are having their big day today!! 🎉🎉🎉 congratulations K&F And D&S!! ❤️❤️❤️ these are just a small peek of D&S's menus. So excited cuz @harvestinglove is coordinating and @niravpatelweddings is photographing!!

So honored to be apart of this special couple's wedding weekend 💕 my delicate calligraphy and @stephaniefishwick's foliage were a perfect match. 👯 thank you @fireflyevents and M+D for letting me a part of this special weekend! I can't wait to see the amazing bash you'll put on! 🙌🎉